Poco X8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A56
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Samsung Galaxy A56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1580; estimated prices are $389 and $340. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro leads — 64/100 vs 60/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Poco X8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,982,033 vs 1,222,280); the Samsung Galaxy A56 is thinner (7.4mm vs 8.4mm).
Poco X8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Higher AnTuTu: 1982033 vs 1222280
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1353
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 3832
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 196g vs 198g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 79/100)
- Better value for money (66/100 vs 60/100)
- Cheaper: $340 vs $389
- Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 57/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A56, the Poco X8 Pro scores 4 points higher (64/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Exynos 1580 | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 1222280 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 1353 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 3832 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 114 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 162.2×77.5×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 198 g | |
| Price | $389 | $340 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A56
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A56 by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $49. Samsung Galaxy A56 is cheaper by $49.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (76/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A56 (68/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A56 is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco X8 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy A56 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Samsung Galaxy A56 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Samsung Galaxy A56 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco X8 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A56?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy A56 is a better fit for active users.